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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 08:05 and lands at 12:10
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 01:35.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 4h 05m, covering 1,527 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £61 to £150, with an average of £86 over the past 12 months. Anything below £61 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 138% above the £86 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £85 return, compared with £409 via a stopover through Dalaman (DLM).

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £75, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Dalaman (DLM) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £72 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £144, a difference of £72.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Dalaman (DLM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 02m, compared to 11h 30m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours behind Istanbul Airport (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.